RAWALPINDI: (HRNW) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir is in Uzbekistan on a two-day official visit aimed at enhancing bilateral defence cooperation with the country, media reported on Tuesday, quoting the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
“COAS Asim Munir is on a two-day official visit to Uzbekistan for enhancing military to military cooperation and defence collaboration,” the military’s media wing said in a brief statement released today.
During the visit, the army chief called on Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Defense Minister and the Chairman and Secretary of the State Security Service.
In the meetings, the COAS emphasised upon enhancing mutual training cooperation and intelligence sharing.
He appreciated the standard of training and readiness of the Uzbekistan military forces and their understanding about regional security issues.
On arrival at the Ministry of Defense, COAS Munir was given a warm welcome and was presented a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out contingent. He also laid floral wreath at the Memorial Complex of Martyrs in Tashkent.